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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,614.14, 347,235.83 and 144,204.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,614.14, 347,235.83 and 144,204.77 is: 199,007.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,614.14 : 347,235.83 = 144,204.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,614.14/347,235.83 = 144,204.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,614.14x = 347,235.83 × 144,204.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,614.14x = 50,073,060,543.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,073,060,543.71/251,614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,007.34

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